Frescoes in Italian Churches

Frescoes and wall paintings from various Italian churches, revealing stories of saints and religious iconography in rich detail.

Lazio Viterbo Montefiascone S. Flaviano1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 13th century romanesque church built on top of an older structure: the three gothic arches of the facade are surmounted by a loggia (c. 1500), and a small bell-tower on the left. General views of the two-story interior show the three naves, main altar, frescoes and an architectural structure--vaulting and columns--that date from different periods. Included in the Medieval core collection are details of capitals (11th century), the tombstone of Giovanni Fugger (Defuk or Johannes De Fuk), and 14th century frescoes. All prints in the Hutzel collection are details of frescoes (14th and 15th centuries), including: the Saint Nicholas cycle; various Crucifixions; the Madonna Enthroned; the Annunciation; the Nativity; Pope Urbanus IV; Saints Catherine of Alexandria, Scholastica, Paul, Peter, Bernard, Lucy, Flaviano and others; and the archangel Michael. Antiquities: In the Medieval core collection are views o

Lazio Viterbo Montefiascone S. Flaviano1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 13th century romanesque church built on top of an older structure: the three gothic arches of the facade are surmounted by a loggia (c. 1500), and a small bell-tower on the left. General views of the two-story interior show the three naves, main altar, frescoes and an architectural structure--vaulting and columns--that date from different periods. Included in the Medieval core collection are details of capitals (11th century), the tombstone of Giovanni Fugger (Defuk or Johannes De Fuk), and 14th century frescoes. All prints in the Hutzel collection are details of frescoes (14th and 15th centuries), including: the Saint Nicholas cycle; various Crucifixions; the Madonna Enthroned; the Annunciation; the Nativity; Pope Urbanus IV; Saints Catherine of Alexandria, Scholastica, Paul, Peter, Bernard, Lucy, Flaviano and others; and the archangel Michael. Antiquities: In the Medieval core collection are views o

Umbria Perugia Spoleto S. Domenico00. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 13th-14th century church restored in 1960: striped facade, bell tower, and portals. Interior views reveal a gothic structure with high ceilings, pointed arches, and an apse with stained glass windows. Fragments of preserved frescoes are visible in the white walls. Most views are of paintings and frescoes in the three chapels and crypt. In the chapel of St. Mary Magdalen are extensive fresco cycles (early 15th century), of the saint. The Callicola chapel and Chapel of the Sacrament are baroque chapels with stucco decoration and marble altars. In the crypt--formerly the Chiesa di S. Pietro Martire--are 14th century frescoes. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including o

Umbria Perugia Spoleto S. Domenico5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 13th-14th century church restored in 1960: striped facade, bell tower, and portals. Interior views reveal a gothic structure with high ceilings, pointed arches, and an apse with stained glass windows. Fragments of preserved frescoes are visible in the white walls. Most views are of paintings and frescoes in the three chapels and crypt. In the chapel of St. Mary Magdalen are extensive fresco cycles (early 15th century), of the saint. The Callicola chapel and Chapel of the Sacrament are baroque chapels with stucco decoration and marble altars. In the crypt--formerly the Chiesa di S. Pietro Martire--are 14th century frescoes. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including ob

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, decorative arts, object of worship, saint, Religion , Art, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, virgin and child icon

Umbria Terni Terni S. Maria del Monumento6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views: poorly preserved 14th-century church and cloister. Interior views include a romanesque chapel of the previous church. Most views are of the 15th-century frescoes: the Legend of the Golden Apple from the life of St. Clare, St. Leonard, St. Valentine, St. Anastasia, St. Jerome and the Madonna and Child. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: October 5, 1982. Hutzel developed two prints for 14 of his 18 negatives; hence, there are almost twice as many prints as there are negatives. The prints have been renumbered, but the original numbers that correspond to those in Hutzel's notes are found on those prints with the date 1982 penciled in on the bottom. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up

Lazio Frosinone Veroli S. Maria Salome4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, stone reliquary, frescoes, inscription fragments. According to tradition, the church (and crypt below) was built in 1209 to house the relics of the mother of the Apostles James and John. The structure was restored in the medieval period (1350) after an earthquake. Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting, stucco ceiling decoration. The interior and exterior of the church were largely restored in the 18th century. Triptych of the Madonna, Child and Saints signed F. D. Hispanus and dated 1561. General Notes: 2 sets of prints for the same site. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Et

'Icon: The Virgin'. Russia, 16th century. Dimensions: 87,5x33 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Abruzzo, Aquila, Rocca di Cambio, S. Lucia, Abbey church, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Wall painting: Our Lady of Eleus; 12th century or later (1101-00-00-1250-00-00);

Mosén Domingo Saura / 'Vision of Saint Teresa / Sketches'. XVII century. Grey-brown wash, Pencil, Chalk ground on dark yellow paper. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

Icons 1898, Middle East

Abruzzo Chieti Chieti S. Tommaso Apostolo, Cathedral4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Cathedral was begun in 840, and building continued in the 11th cent. It was reconstructed in the 14th cent. The interior underwent a radical restoration in the 18th cent. in the Baroque style. The campanile was built in 1335. Photos include exterior views of the facade and the campanile along with several details. The interior views show the Baroque nave with its vaults and cupola. There are paintings in the vaults and over the altars, including one of St. Thomas & Christ over the main altar. There are also photos of the marble paliotto in front of the altar (17th cent.). Other interior details are the baptismal font, a wooden statue of the Madonna & Child, and wooden statues of two saints, one St. Peter. There are also several photos of the crypt, including a few of the painting fragments remaining there. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s un

Saint Zosima by Russian icon / Regional Museum of Fine and Applied Art, Smolensk/ Mid of 16th cen./ Russia, Northern School/ Wood, tempera/ Old Russian Art/ 60x29/ Bible

The Pope's dream, detail from the Stories of St Ursula, by Tommaso da Modena (1326-1379), fresco. Church of Santa Caterina, Treviso.

Lazio Roma Genazzano S. Croce5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of crenellated city wall (13th century) and facade of S. Croce. Interior views are all frescoes: scenes of the Apocalyspe in the lower register (15th century); Madonna of the Misericordia in the upper register; Apostles and other saints; Crucifixion and Madonna and Saints in the apse (16th century). Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: May 3, 1983 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Abruzzo Chieti Chieti S. Tommaso Apostolo, Cathedral5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Cathedral was begun in 840, and building continued in the 11th cent. It was reconstructed in the 14th cent. The interior underwent a radical restoration in the 18th cent. in the Baroque style. The campanile was built in 1335. Photos include exterior views of the facade and the campanile along with several details. The interior views show the Baroque nave with its vaults and cupola. There are paintings in the vaults and over the altars, including one of St. Thomas & Christ over the main altar. There are also photos of the marble paliotto in front of the altar (17th cent.). Other interior details are the baptismal font, a wooden statue of the Madonna & Child, and wooden statues of two saints, one St. Peter. There are also several photos of the crypt, including a few of the painting fragments remaining there. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s un

Lazio Roma Subiaco Sacro Speco11. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views (Medieval core collection). Interior views of monument, with extensive coverage of 14th c. frescoes of the Sienese school in the upper church and many views of the rock cut chapels of the lower church, including Sacro Speco, where young S. Benedetto lived for three years in solitude; Cappella di S. Gregorio Magno, adorned with 13th c. Byzantine frescoes; Scala Santa and Cappella della Madonna, both decorated with Sienese school frescoes, and Grotta dei Pastori, with 8th c. Byzantine fresco. _ German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organiz

Saint John the Evangelist Dictating; Nicomedia (or), Turkey; early 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 20.6 x 14.9 cm (8 1,8 x 5 7,8 in.)

Abruzzo L'Aquila Sulmona S. Panfilo, Cathedral6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the facade, various portals and apses. Details of the main gothic portal include statues of Saints Panfilo and Pelino, and a lunette fresco of the Pieta and mourners. Interior views include: ceiling frescoes, cupola paintings of music-making angels (19th-20th centuries), low-relief sculptures of the Four Evangelists in the pendentives, sarcophagi, a baroque marble high altar, choirstalls, a baptismal font, a wooden crucifix (13th-14th centuries), a gilt bust of St. Panfilo, 13th century frescoes by the Sulmona School, altar paintings of St. Joseph and St. Carlo Borromeo. In the 11th century crypt are capitals of various styles (including one figural in an orans gesture), a 12th century relief sculpture of the Madonna and Child, a throne, frescoes and sarcophagi. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this

Triomemencing Christ; Style romain. .

fine arts, religious art, Jesus Christ, Majestas Domini, Limoges, early 12th century, book cover, half sculpture, enamel, Cluny Museum, Paris,

Lazio Viterbo Viterbo Sanctuary of S. Maria della Quercia70. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Extensive coverage of Renaissance sanctuary's exterior, with emphasis on the church portals. Several views of bell tower. Interior views of nave and altar, aisles, ceiling and cupola, tabernacle containing the miraculous tile, paintings, sacristy, choir, holy water font. Views of main cloister and cistern. General Notes: Two sets of prints fused into single numerical sequence. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, L'Aquila, S. Maria di Collemaggio, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Umbria Perugia Gubbio Palazzo dei Consoli0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of the palazzo's medieval exterior--crenellations and romanesque arches. Interior views of the huge Salone with displays of Medieval and Roman artifacts. The objects in the Pinacoteca and Museo Civico include a glass chalice painted in oils, a wood intarsia desk, frescoes, reliquaries, crucifixes, polyptychs, diptychs, and various other altar paintings, as well as some secular paintings by the Venetian school. Subjects of paintings include: the three Graces, the Assumption, Crucifixion, Death of Rachel, Flight into Egypt, Holy Family, Madonna and Child, S. Ubaldo, S. Francesco, S. Chiara, S. Crescentino, S. Vicenzo, S. Lazaro, S. Scholastica, S. Paolo and numerous other saints. Antiquities: Roman mosaic pavement (2nd century A.D., Iguvium); Etruscan bronze vessels; Roman sarcophagus; various fragments of relief sculpture and pottery. Many of these views are found in the Antiquities core collection, but all negative

'Icon: Archangel Gabriel'. 16th century. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, decorative arts, saint, mosaic, Religion , Art, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, the head of the Virgin

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Rosciolo dei Marsi (environs), S. Maria in Va, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Woodcut depicting Saint Anne with Mary and the Christ child (Selbdritt), showing figures, gestures, and composition by an anonymous artist.

Italian 15th Century, Saint Dominic, c. 1450, woodcut, hand-colored in brown, vermilion, orange, blue, olive, and ochre

Colored mid-15th century woodcut depicting the Holy Magdalena, showing the figure with traditional religious attributes and iconography.

Italian 15th Century, Saint Dominic, c 1450 Saint Dominic

Marches Macerata Montecosaro S. Maria a Pie di Chienti2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 This early Romanesque basilica (first erected in the 9th century) has a stark exterior, with the exception of the apse which is enlivened by 3 apsidioles and blind windows. Interior views include: a crucifix, ambulatory, terracotta staues of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin (15th century), and several views of the 14th-century frescoes in the upper church. A marble bust may be S. Claudio and actually be found in the church of S. Claudio al Chienti in Montegranaro. Antiquities: A pluteus, perhaps. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: November 19, 1984 General Notes: This monument was previously catalogued as being in the city of Belforte del Chienti. Several prints exist in duplicate. S. Maria a Pie di Chienti should not be confused with S. Claudio al Chienti in Montegranaro, though some prints may be labeled as such. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy f

Lazio Roma Subiaco Sacro Speco7. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views (Medieval core collection). Interior views of monument, with extensive coverage of 14th c. frescoes of the Sienese school in the upper church and many views of the rock cut chapels of the lower church, including Sacro Speco, where young S. Benedetto lived for three years in solitude; Cappella di S. Gregorio Magno, adorned with 13th c. Byzantine frescoes; Scala Santa and Cappella della Madonna, both decorated with Sienese school frescoes, and Grotta dei Pastori, with 8th c. Byzantine fresco. _ German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organize

SANTA CATALINA DE SIENA - SIGLO XV - PRIMER RENACIMIENTO. Author: VANNI ANDREA. Location: BASILICA DE SAN DOMENICO. SIENA. ITALIA.

Abruzzo, Aquila, Rocca di Cambio, S. Lucia, Abbey church, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Recto: The image of the figure of Christ in the Body of the Trinitarians in Solec in Warsaw; Verso: stigmatization Francis; 18th century (1701-00-00-1800-00-00);

'Icon: St Nicetas the Stylite'. Early 17th century. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Saint Joseph and Child. Skowroński, Grzegorz (fl. ca 1746), graphic artist

Altar of St. Peter Martyr by Anonymous. Dated 10th Century

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, decorative arts, being supernatural, object of worship, saint, Religion, art, human beings, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, Annunciation icon

MourningVirgin. Artist: Barnaba da Modena, Italian, active Genoa, 1361-1383

Study for stained glass windows of Saint-Fran�ois Church. Sainte Genevi�ve Emile Charles Hirsch (1832-1904). Study for stained glass windows of Saint-Fran�ois Church. Sainte Genevi�ve, 1873.

Mont Athos, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Mont Athos , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, decorative arts, saint, mosaic, Religion , Art

Lazio Rieti Amatrice S. Francesco1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture. S. Francesco is a large Romanesque/Gothic church, dating to the late 14th century. The facade has a richly ornamented portal. In the lunette of the portal are figures of polychromed terracotta representing the Madonna and Child with 2 angels. Post-medieval: Views of the exterior and interior, including: wooden pulpit, Baroque altar and tabernacle, sculpture, frescoes. The walls within the church are covered with fresco decoration from the 15th century by artists of the Marche school. The Nativity, the Madonna Enthroned with Saints, the Tree of Jesse, the Coronation of the Virgin, and the Last Judgment are some of the scenes depicted. The church also contains a Baroque altar created by Giovanni Battista Gigli, created to house a gothic reliquary attributed to Pietro Vannini (1472). Object Notes: Coverage offers views of the exterior and interior of the church, including the main po

German 15th Century, Saint Brigitta, c. 1460-1470, engraving, hand-colored

Angel, detail of frescoes in the crypt of Marienberg Abbey, Burgeis, Vinschgau Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 12th century.

An anonymous current-cut colored print depicts Saint Margaretha, emphasizing figure, posture, and religious iconography.

Abruzzo, Aquila, Rocca di Cambio, S. Lucia, Abbey church, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Byzantine warrior historical costume - Byzantine warrior styled 14th century mosaics in Chora Church, Istanbul ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5029323 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

SaSant'alessandro In Agros Church. Villongo. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Salt paper photograph by Hermann Seligmann Emden from 1858 showing Mainz Cathedral, capturing façade, spires, towers, and surrounding cityscape.

SAN FRANCISCO - SIGLO XIV - GOTICO ESPAÑOL. Author: BERNARDO DIDDI 1290-1348 o PUCCIO DI SIMONE. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. CORDOBA. SPAIN. SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS.

Romanesque. Virgin with Holy Child. Polychrome carving from the 12th century. Uncertain origin, from Catalonia. National Art Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalona, Spain.

Frescoes under the west gallery, Coronation of Mary Church of St., Church of St., St., St., Saint

Holy Bartholomew with the zodiac virgin

Our Lady of Częstochowa with a frame

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Bominaco, S. Pellegrino, Oratory, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

The Metropolitan Aleksei 15th Century Dionisius (15th C. Russian) Icon

Archangel Michael by Andrei Rublev, tempera on panel, circa 1410, 1360/70-1430, Russia, Moscow, State Tretyakov Gallery, 158x108

Christ at the Tomb with a Dominician Monk. Jacobello di Bonomo (active 1375-1385). Tempera on gold ground panel. 23.8 x 18.2cm.

Iz tserkvi sv. Marka v Venetsii. IX v. Saint Mark's, Venice.. Gagarin, Grigorii Grigorevich, kniaz (1810-1893). Prints, Illustrations. 1897 - 1903. General Research Division. Architecture , Russia, Architecture, Byzantine, Architecture , Georgia (Republic), Decoration and ornament, Byzantine, Decoration and ornament, Russian

Lazio Viterbo Viterbo S. Giovanni in Zoccoli. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 One exterior view of lunette fresco. Interior views of gothic tryptych, pentittico, baptismal. Negatives show exterior apse from Piazza Alighieri. General Notes: According to guide, there should be 45 prints with matching negs, most stored in Medieval collection, but those that should be in MED are missing, and the four negs do not match any prints. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, L'Aquila, S. Maria di Collemaggio, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Pantocrator Christ icon in Saint Volodymyr Greek catholic Ukrainian cathedral, Paris, France.

Icons from the 15th and 16th centuries on display in the Church of Our Lady of the Castle, 11th century Church of Our Lady of the Castle, Old Town, Rhodes, Unedco World Heritage Site, Greece, Europe

Sedes Sapientiae Arthur Eric Rowton Gill (Brighton, England, 1882 - 1940)

Stained glass drawing: Saint Joseph holding a lily and bearing the child Jesus with ignet Prosper Lafaye (1806-1883). Stained glass drawing: Saint Joseph holding a lily and wearing the Child Jesus with Aigui�re, between 1845 and 1875.

Abruzzo, Alanno, Madonna delle Grazie, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Spanish Virgin, Annunciation Basilica, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Saint Artemius of Verkola, Russian icon

Holy Barbara (small version), master of the Amsterdam cabinet, 1485 - 1490 print Saint Barbara, with palm branch and tower as attributes, standing on a console in a niche. Germany paper drypoint the virgin martyr Barbara; possible attributes: book, cannon(ball), crown, cross, chalice with wafer, Dioscuros (her father), peacock feather, sword, torches, mason's tools, tower

Saints Bartholomew and Simon. Artist: Master of Saint Francis (Italian, Umbria, active third quarter 13th century). Culture: Italian, Umbria. Dimensions: 18 3/4 x 9 in. (47.6 x 22.9 cm). Date: 1266-75.The earliest Italian painting in the Lehman Collection, this panel formed part of one of the greatest Italian altarpieces of the third quarter of the thirteenth century. The double-sided altarpiece was probably commissioned for the main altar of the church of San Francesco al Prato in Perugia. This panel--with Saint Francis (Galleria Nazionale, Perugia), Saint James and Saint John the Evangelist (both National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.), Saint Matthew (Galleria Nazionale, Perugia), and Saint Peter (private collection)--formed the left side of one face of the main altarpiece; the right side of the other face depicted Isaiah (Tesoro di San Francesco, Assisi), and the Deposition, the Lamentation, and Saint Anthony (all Galleria Nazionale, Perugia). The tondi in the spandrels at the up

The drawing is a design for a mural, Mary with Christ Child, sitting on the throne of Solomon., draughtsman: Antoon Derkinderen, c. 1869 - c. 1925, paper, brush, h 270 mm × w 135 mm

Metropolitan Peter by unknown painter, tempera on panel, 16th century, Novgorod School, Russia, Novgorod, State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, 147x54.2

Wall painting: a cross in glory with the performances of Christ and four living beings; early 11th century (1001-00-00-1050-00-00);

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, decorative arts, being supernatural, object of worship, saint, Religion, art, human beings, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, Annunciation icon

the vector Virgin Mary statue silhouette

The Hilandar monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Hilandar , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, object of worship, saint, medium age, Religion , Art, Turkey, Hilendar, virgin icon kissing the child

Painting of the handkerchief of St. Veronica, circa 1900-1920.

Gregor I. The big, dad.

Abruzzo Teramo Teramo S. Berardo, Cathedral8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views mainly of the facade: doors and portal sculpture by Deodatus; also views of the bell tower, crossing, and dome. Interior views of the restored nave (12th century): capitals, low-relief sculpture and holy water basins. Choir (14th century): the roof, a paschal candlestick, and a pulpit; also numerous views of a silver altar (1433-1438) with scenes from the Life of Christ and his Passion. Sacristy: (16th century) an elaborately carved altarpiece, paintings, and wood furniture. Baroque chapel of S. Berardo (17th century): a cupola, niched statues, ornate capitals, pendentive sculptures, an altar with a marble sarcophagus and ciborium, and a reliquary in the shape of an arm. Negatives (but no prints) show a silver bust of S. Berardo from this chapel. Other interior views include a holy water font, the coat of arms of the Bishop Micozzi, crucifix (13th century), rose window, fresco fragments, a large ciborium

USA, New Mexico, Chimayo: Mission Style Art Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant / Gallery

Icons 1898, Middle East

Abruzzo, Pescara, Loreto Aprutino, S. Maria in Piano, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Saint Laurent deacon. (Dummy title)

Majel G Claflin, Retablo Santa Rita, c 1937 Retablo-Santa Rita

Lluís Borrassà (ca. 1360-1425). Catalan painter. Major altarpiece of Sant Pere, 1411. Three evangelists with their tetramorphs. From left to right: St Matthew, St Mark and St Luke. Terrassa Museum (See of Egara). The Churches of Sant Pere. Province of Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain.

Biblical History, At the Staggered Prayer, Historical steel engraving from 1860

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, being supernatural, object of worship, Religion, art, human beings, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, Archangel Gabriel icon

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, decorative arts, object of worship, saint, Religion , Art, Turkey, Mont Athos, Vatopedi, crucifixion icon

Benedict of Nursia by Austrian master, Tempera on panel, circa 1450, active circa 1440-1450, Russia, Moscow, State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, 124x40

Drawing of stained glass: Holy Agenouille in front of a Pray-Dieu Prosper Lafaye (1806-1883). Drawing of stained glass: holy kneeling in front of a prie-god, between 1845 and 1875.

Chasuble Back. England (embroidery); Italy (velvet), 1475-1500. Costumes; ecclesiastical. Voided silk velvet; metallic colored silk and thread embroidered cross

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World) by Rublev, Andrei (1360/70-1430) State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow c.1410 Tempera on panel 158x108 Russia Russian icon painting Bible Painting

Abruzzo Pescara Loreto Aprutino S. Maria in Piano5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views include: a portico with four arches, a tower, an ornately sculptured portal with a fresco of the Pieta in the lunette (1559). Views of the interior include: a stoup, 17th century wood pulpit, altar paintings, marble altar and baroque altarpiece with details of sculptures and paintings. Most views are of the 14th century frescoes. On the entrance wall is a curious scene of the Last Judgment: Christ in a mandorla sits enthroned among various saints, music-making angels, Virgins and Patriarchs; three saints kneel below him, one in bishops' robes and two in Capuchin habit; instruments of the Passion lay on a table. In the lower register, nude souls cross a bridge, are judged by St. Michael, and then climb up a palm tree to enter a house whereupon they are clothed and dance. Other frescoes include scenes of the life of St. Thomas (under which is much graffiti), and various saints such as St. Catherine o

Byzantine Icon On Display At The Icon Gallery, Ohrid, Macedonia

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano S. Giovanni Battista0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Romanesque church begun in the 14th century. Exterior is covered in the local reddish stone. Exterior views of portal, rose window and sculptural details. Photos of the interior include general views in the Medieval core collection and details of frescoes in the Hutzel collection. There are frescoes in the vaults and on the arches. Scenes include evangelists and saints. There is also a painted Last Judgment. Objects of interest include a wooden ciborium and confessional stalls. There is also wooden statuary over the high altar from the 17th cent. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic,

Immaculate Conception monastery mosaic, Riobamba, Ecuador. Virgin mary mosaic.

Venerable Nikita Stylites of Pereyaslavl by Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926) / St Vladimir's Cathedral, Kiev / Russian Painting of 19th cen. / 1885-1896 / Russia / Fresco / Bible,History /

Horyu-ji (Temple of the Flourishing Law) is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Horyu Gakumonji, or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving both as a seminary and a monastery. In 1993, Horyu-ji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area. The Japanese government lists several of its structures, sculptures and artifacts as National Treasures. The kondo, or great hall of the temple, dating in part to the 7th century, is famous for its 7th century Buddhist murals. Unfortunately, on January 26, 1949, a fire in the kondo caused very severe damage to the murals, many of which were destroyed. The murals of the kondo comprise fifty walls; four larger walls, eight mid-sized walls and thirty-eight small wall areas inside the building. The original murals were removed after the fire incident in 1949 and are kept in storage. Twenty small wall paintings that escaped the fire remain in pla

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